on the stick

Example Sentences

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Harley had one career goal in 40 regular-season games, but beat Grubauer high on the stick side.

From Washington Times • May 10, 2023

But 12 seconds later, a Wild turnover behind their net ended up on the stick of Andersson, who cut across the crease and used his backhand to put the puck just inside the post.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2022

Landeskog beat Tampa Bay’s Nick Paul on a faceoff in the Lightning’s end and the puck ended up on the stick of Cale Makar, whose shot bounced in front of the net.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2022

Twice, Alcock would pull up on the stick at the last second.

From Washington Post • May 21, 2022

It has powerful hydraulic pistons hooked to rudder, ailerons, and elevator, which means that if you move your hand on the stick or your feet on the rudders ever so slightly, the airplane reacts immediately.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins